Quality Improvement Assistant

Overview
The Quality Improvement Specialist plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of healthcare services within our organization. This position is responsible for analyzing and improving processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and promoting best practices in patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare quality improvement methodologies and a keen understanding of relevant regulations.

Duties

• Provides clinical and administrative support for the HEDIS Medical Records Review Project Minimum Qualifications: Formal Education Required: Associate Degree, or may substitute two years of like experience. 1. Experience & Training Required: 2. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications: Concurrent responsibilities of computer processing, clerical/administrative support, typing of correspondence and reports. 3. Level of Physical Demands: a. Sit and or stand for prolonged periods of time b. Bend, stoop and stretch c. Manual dexterity to operate computer, phone and standard office machines 7. Essential Functions: The following job specific requirements should discuss the essential duties and responsibilities required of the position. They should not replicate those duties and responsibilities discussed above. 1. Supports Medical Record Review Staff through daily maintenance of databases, reports, mailings, etc. Generates and maintains reports and logs using Excel, Access, Word, SharePoint, and other identified programs/applications. 2. Follows-up with provider’s office with phone calls after records have been requested by Medical Record Review nurses 3. Performs data entry and organizes HEDIS workgroup files 4. Performs all job functions with integrity. Provides timely internal and external customer service Required Experience 3 years performing same or similar responsibilities. Relevant experience includes concurrent responsibilities of computer processing, clerical/administrative support, typing of correspondence and reports. Required Licenses and/or Certificates None required. Software and Date Entry Requirement 1. Word at an Intermediate level. 2. Excel at an Intermediate level. 3. Access at a Basic level.

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in healthcare quality improvement or a related field is preferred.

This position requires a proactive individual who is committed to enhancing the quality of care provided to patients while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $18.43 - $20.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Akron, OH 44305 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Akron, OH 44305: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21